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What does it mean to use technology productively? How do you use devices and computers with Windows, Android, or iOS? Which gadgets make your work easier? How to personalize the operating system and the gadgets that you are using?

Microsoft Edge

How to set aside tabs in Microsoft Edge, and use them later

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 13.04.2018
Microsoft Edge has a neat little feature that allows users to store their opened tabs for later so that they can quickly get back to them in the future. This may be useful when you work on something, you need to go somewhere, and want to resume your work later,...
Windows 10

Windows 10 Spring Creators Update has been silently delayed by Microsoft

  • news
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 11.04.2018
Microsoft has never said anything publicly about the next release of Windows 10: it did not communicate an exact launch date, and it did not even confirm the name - Windows 10 Spring Creators Update. That name only showed up on several occasions to users that are members of the...
Cortana

The complete guide to configuring Cortana in Windows 10

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 10.04.2018
Cortana, the personal virtual assistant, is one of the best features offered by Microsoft in Windows 10. In order to use her, you need to go through a first-time setup process, and learn how to interact with her. Cortana can help you in numerous ways, so that you are more...
Windows 10

12+ reasons why you should get Windows 10 April 2018 Update

  • misc
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 06.04.2018
On April 30th, 2018, Microsoft releases the next major update to Windows 10: April 2018 Update, which has the codename Redstone 4. The upgrade brings several new features and many quality-of-life improvements to the previous Fall Creators Update. If you want to know what is new, and whether it is...
Flash memory

Simple questions: What is FAT32 and why is it useful?

  • misc
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 28.03.2018
If you ever used a Windows PC or a storage device like a USB memory stick or an SD card, it is almost impossible that you have not heard about FAT32. It is one of the most popular file systems ever used on storage devices of all kinds. If you...
Partitions and drives

How to change the letter of any drive or partition, in Windows

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 13.03.2018
Windows assigns drive letters for all the hard disk drives, solid-state drives, optical media units, removable drives and memory cards connected to your computer. Because the operating system does that on its own, you might be tempted to think that these drive letters cannot be changed. However, that is not...
SSD

What is SSD TRIM, why is it useful, and how to check whether it is turned on

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 07.03.2018
In the last couple of years, solid state drives have increasingly gained popularity. It is also probable that you have read or at least heard someone else talking about how fast an SSD (Solid State Drive) is compared to traditional hard drives. If you are already using one or you...
File Explorer

What are libraries in Windows, and how to use them for organizing your files

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 06.03.2018
Libraries are one of the most misunderstood and, at the same time, the most useful features in Windows. They can help users organize their files and folders efficiently. By using libraries, you can build a system so that you can always find what you want in seconds. Not only that,...
Event Viewer

How to work with custom views in Event Viewer (all Windows versions)

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 23.02.2018
Event Viewer is one of those tools in Windows that are hidden treasures. It can show logs about pretty much everything that happened on your computer, and it can help you troubleshoot any problems your computer might have. However, the information it shows can often be overwhelming in amount and...
Event Viewer

How to work with the Event Viewer in Windows

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 19.02.2018
Some of our readers have asked themselves "What on Earth is the Event Viewer, and why would I want to work with it?" Windows starts to keep track of what it is doing as soon as you start it up, and continuously saves log files that can provide a wealth...
Internet Explorer

How to uninstall Internet Explorer from Windows (all versions)

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 16.02.2018
With each new version of Internet Explorer (IE) and each new version of Windows, the procedure for removing this web browser has changed. For example, when Internet Explorer 9 was launched, it was distributed as an update for Windows, and you could remove it from the list of installed updates....
Language

How to change the language for your Microsoft account, Outlook, Office Online, etc

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 14.02.2018
Many people use Microsoft services in their web browsers. Millions of people use the Outlook.com e-mail and calendar service. Some use OneNote online, others OneDrive, and so on. You may use these online services in English and need to switch to another language, like Spanish, German, or French. What do...
Flash memory

Simple questions: What is NTFS and why is it useful?

  • misc
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 13.02.2018
If you have ever formatted a drive, be it removable or internal to your computer, then you have seen the term NTFS displayed as an option for formatting. You may have asked yourself what NTFS meant and, if you landed on this article, you are looking for the answer. If...
Mechanical keyboard

Simple questions: What is the NKRO technology for keyboards?

  • misc
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 06.02.2018
Have you ever heard of the term NKRO or 6KRO? Did you hear a friend who is into computer games, talking about his or her brand new 10-key rollover keyboard? Have you wondered what that means and whether it is an important aspect to consider when buying a new keyboard?...